Vitamins for tiredness and fatigue
Iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin C and magnesium each contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, if you are short of them.
Short answer Iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin C and magnesium each contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, if you are short of them. Tiredness lasting more than a few weeks should be checked by a GP.
Why a blood test comes first
Tiredness has many causes: sleep, stress, anaemia, thyroid problems, diabetes and others. Supplements help only where a deficiency is the cause.
If your diet is limited
A standard multivitamin and mineral covers the nutrients above at everyday levels.
Related pages
- Vitamin AAdults need 700 micrograms (men) or 600 micrograms (women) of vitamin A a day, which diet normally provides.
- Vitamin EAdults need about 4mg (men) or 3mg (women) of vitamin E a day, easily met from plant oils, nuts and seeds.
- Vitamin K2Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting and the maintenance of normal bones.
- Calcium supplementsAdults need 700mg of calcium a day, which dairy, fortified alternatives, bread and green vegetables usually cover.
Keep exploring
- Magnesium
- Wellosophy Astaxanthin & Bilberry Extract
- Collagen tablets and capsules
- Folic acid
- Vegan protein powder
- Gut health supplements
Questions people ask
What should I know about vitamins for tiredness and fatigue?
Iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin C and magnesium each contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, if you are short of them.
Can I take this with medication?
Ask a pharmacist or GP first; some supplements interact with medicines.
Do supplements replace a balanced diet?
No. They are meant to add to a varied diet, not stand in for one.
Sources
- NHS: Vitamins and minerals (opens in a new tab)
- NHS: Iron (opens in a new tab)
- NHS: B vitamins and folic acid (opens in a new tab)
Checked 9 October 2026.